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Coast Guard to ‘surge assets’ to South Florida to comply with Trump’s executive order

MIAMI — The U.S. Coast Guard said Tuesday night that it will be surging ships, boats and aircraft to South Florida and other areas of the country to bolster anti-maritime…

John McCarthy January 22, 2025

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VIPD now offers 24/7 access to car accident reports

CHARLOTTE AMALIE — Virgin Islands Police Department receives dozens of requests from citizens and insurance companies each day to obtain crash reports. The Virgin Islands Police Department now makes it…

John McCarthy January 21, 2025

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Virgin Islands mourns the death of UVI President Emeritus Orville Kean

CHARLOTTE AMALIE —The University of the Virgin Islands mourns the death of its third president, Orville E. Kean, who was appointed by the UVI Board of Trustees to serve as…

John McCarthy January 20, 2025

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Governor Bryan reflects on MLK’s legacy

CHRISTIANSTED — As we approach Martin Luther King Day, Governor Albert Bryan reflected on the transformative power of MLK's dream. MLK's unwavering dedication to justice, equality, and love continues to inspire…

John McCarthy January 19, 2025

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VIPD holds Amber Alert training summit on St. Thomas

CHARLOTTE AMALIE — The Virgin Islands Police Department hosted a summit for the AMBER Alert Training and Technical Assistance Program’s national director and team members on January 14-15, 2025, at…

John McCarthy January 19, 2025

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VIDE names USVI Teachers of the Year

CHARLOTTE AMALIE — The Virgin Islands Department of Education (VIDE) announced the 2025 District Teacher of the Year winners, recognizing two extraordinary educators who go above and beyond in their dedication to…

John McCarthy January 19, 2025

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Bryan declared January 17 a day of honor for Acting HUD Secretary Adrianne Todman

CHARLOTTE AMALIE — Governor Albert Bryan proclaimed January 17, 2025, as a Day of Honor for Adrianne Todman, recognizing her exceptional public service and leadership. This proclamation celebrates Todman’s instrumental…

John McCarthy January 18, 2025

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West End beach not considered safe for swimming or fishing, DPNR says

FREDERIKSTED — One beach in St. Croix is not safe for beachgoers based on water quality testing the Virgin Islands Department of Planning and Natural Resource conducted. Rainbow Beach in…

John McCarthy January 18, 2025

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VIDE’s Division of Cultural Education launches ‘collaboration with American ancestors’

CHARLOTTE AMALIE — The Virgin Islands Department of Education (VIDE) Division of Virgin Islands Cultural Education is proud to announce the launch of an exciting collaboration with American Ancestors – A…

John McCarthy January 18, 2025

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2 tourists struck by red-light running driver in St. Thomas

CHARLOTTE AMALIE — Two tourists were struck by a speeding hybrid car that police say ran a red light in St. Thomas on Wednesday afternoon, Virgin Islands Police said. Emergency…

John McCarthy January 17, 2025